Peter Burgoyne

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Biography

Burgoyne, who is a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, has advanced through the ranks at Derbyshire and, after impressing in the second XI, broke into the England Under-19 side in 2011. He made two Clydesdale Bank 40 appearances in 2011 and 2012, before linking up with Zimbabwean side Southern Rocks to gain further experience. Derbyshire's faith in Burgoyne was illustrated in October 2012 when he was handed a new three-year contract. His first-class debut came shortly afterwards while playing for Derbyshire batting coach Dave Houghton at Zimbabwean side Southern Rocks and he hit 1...